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Happy New Year to you and your family. With the start of the new year comes another lacrosse season. To prepare us for the season, we should begin by getting in shape, reviewing the rules and getting our uniforms in proper order. A decision on a change to black shorts and a low socks option will be known after the state association meeting in early February. This year, I would like to spend more time discussing lacrosse at our meetings and not waste a lot of time on superficial matters. There are necessary procedural and administrative matters that have to be attended to but these matters should be dispensed quickly. The board has been meeting during the past months and several topics have been discussed. It has been and always will be my desire to have the 3-man game. Due to the economy this was not possible but the existing pilot program was kept in place. I will try to convince more coaches to take part in the pilot program. The important item for this year is the concept of a one-year, in-season rating system. It is now being discussed with BOCES, the N.C. Coaches Association and Jim Amen for lacrosse. If accepted, it will be a pilot program and details will be discussed at our first meeting. Also, the confusion regarding last year’s playoffs has been resolved. The top 24 officials will do the quarterfinals. The semis and finals officials will be selected from the top 24. It's the board desire to get JV officials more experience and better evaluated by working with experienced varsity officials. With the co-operation of BOCES this is going to be possible this year. With our observer program and varsity officials working with JV officials, we can enhance the promotion process. Lastly, the NCLOA has grown tremendously over the past years. It's become apparent that we have to manage the size and growth of our association. The board voted not to limit size of the candidates’ class but rather limit the number we accept into the association. All candidates were made aware of this before taking the course. In conclusion, I’d like to thank the board members for all your time and dedication. It's our goal to make this association the very best and one that reflects our membership. It's important that all members be part of the process. I look forward to seeing you at the NYS Rules Interpretation Clinic at East Meadow H.S. on February 22nd. Yours in lacrosse, Frank Romano
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